Tag: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment rate in Providence metro remains at 4.3% in June
PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 4.3% in June, same as May but up from 2.8% in the...
R.I. has highest unemployment rate in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has the highest unemployment rate in New England at 4.3%, above the national rate of 4.1%, according to the U.S....
Despite earning more degrees, Latinos still see pay disparities
Marcela Betancur says many Latinos find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to higher education.
After all, a large percentage of college-age Latinos in...
Unemployment rate in Providence metro jumps to 4.3% in May
PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 4.3% in May, up from 3.7% in April and 2.7% in May...
R.I., Conn. have highest May unemployment rates in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island and Connecticut have the highest unemployment rates in New England at 4.3% for May, above the national rate of 4%,...
R.I. congressional members discuss Washington Bridge, economy at Chamber breakfast
WARWICK – U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., said Rhode Islanders have a right to be disappointed in state leadership's response to the Washington Bridge...
R.I. has second-highest April unemployment rate in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the second-highest unemployment rate in New England in April at 4.1%, which is above the national rate of 3.9%,...
Clever Real Estate analysis ranks Providence as worst city to start...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's capital city may be nationally known for offering a high quality of life.
But being a good place to start a...
R.I.’s 3.9% February unemployment rate second highest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the second-highest unemployment rate in New England in February at 3.9%, same as the national rate, according to the...
R.I. reenters Nurse Licensure Compact to stave off potential hospital staff...
After seeing what the shortage of health care workers did to Rhode Island hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state decided to reenter the...



















